How do you say "chicken" in Japanese?

チキン

chikin

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "chicken" is チキン (chikin).

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Pronunciation

チキン is written using katakana. Romanised as chikin, it sounds roughly like "chee-kee-n" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Chikin is katakana from English 'chicken'. This affordable protein is widely used in casual Japanese cooking.

Example sentence

冷蔵庫にチキンが入っています。

Reizoko ni Chikin ga haitte imasu.

There is chicken in the fridge.

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How to remember チキン

Chicken becomes chi-ki-n in Japanese.

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Questions about チキン

How do you pronounce チキン?

チキン is romanised as chikin. Say it roughly like "chee-kee-n" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is チキン formal or casual?

チキン is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is チキン written in Japanese?

チキン is written using katakana. Chikin is katakana from English 'chicken'.

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